giftig/ˈɡɪftɪç/poisonous; toxic; venomous
giftig is a German adjective that means poisonous, toxic, or venomous. It is pronounced /ˈɡɪftɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "giftiger" and "giftigsten".
Definitions
1.containing poison; able to cause harm or death if ingested or contacted(of substances, plants, etc.)
a.poisonous, not safe to eat or touch
Diese Pilze sind giftig und dürfen nicht gegessen werden.—These mushrooms are poisonous and must not be eaten.
2.producing poison (for defense or to kill prey)(of animals)
a.venomous
Die Kreuzotter ist eine giftige Schlange.—The adder is a venomous snake.
3.malicious; spiteful; harmful in a figurative sense(figurative, of speech or behavior)
a.spiteful, biting (about words or behavior)
Sie machte eine giftige Bemerkung über ihn.—She made a spiteful remark about him.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | giftig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | giftiger |
| Superlative | giftigsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "giftig" mean in English?
- "giftig" means poisonous, toxic, or venomous. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "giftig"?
- "giftig" is pronounced /ˈɡɪftɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "giftig"?
- The comparative of "giftig" is "giftiger" and the superlative is "giftigsten".
- What part of speech is "giftig"?
- "giftig" is a adjective in German.
